CyberFest 2025 – “Your Connected Community

What a day! This year’s CyberFest Community Conference brought together leaders, academics, business owners and students to share knowledge, strengthen networks, and collaborate on keeping the North East a safe and thriving digital region.

We were joined by 20 CyberFirst Horizons students for a Meet Your Mentors Breakfast, setting the tone for a day full of insight and inspiration.

Huge thanks to all delegates, speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors who made it such a success — and yes, the badges were a hit!

Exhibitors: University of Sunderland | 5G Immersive Lab | Gateshead College | Blue Moon Marketing | Waterstons

Sponsors: Sage | Womble Bond Dickinson LLP | Accenture | The Hg Foundation | NEBRC | RTC North | CyberFirst Horizons | Punk Security